Hi, I’m James.
This site is going to be two things: a personal journal and a brutally honest classroom.For the last six years, I have been obsessed with marketing. I haven’t been playing video games. I haven’t been listening to music. I have been consuming everything I can find on how to make money online. Videos, podcasts, courses—if it’s out there, I’ve watched it. But there was a problem.
The Trap of “Passive” Learning
I was an expert at learning, but a novice at doing.In the past, I started a couple of sites. I tinkered. But I never put in the grunt work needed to actually see a return. I was waiting for the “perfect” moment. That ends today.
Why FirstInternetDollar.com is Different
I think this is the site that finally gets me into the “I Make Money Online” club. Not because I’m a guru—but because I’m done making excuses.I have the tools (a bare-bones tech stack). I have the support. I have the drive. This isn’t just a blog. It is a fully documented journey. You are going to watch me go from absolutely nothing to (hopefully) a lot. From the bottom to the top. From the hippie to the tippie. If you are standing right behind me on this journey, watch closely. I’m going to show you exactly how the first dollar is made so you can do it too.
My Strategy: The Bare Bones Approach
You see a lot of gurus recording videos in rented Lamborghinis. That’s not this. I am starting with the “First Internet Dollar” philosophy: Keep costs low, keep effort high. I’ve purchased this domain and cheap hosting. That is it. No expensive software, no paid ads, no virtual assistants. I am going to use three main channels to grow this beast:
- This Blog: The headquarters where I document the technical details.
- TikTok: Where I’ll share the daily grind and quick tips.
- YouTube: Where I’ll break down the longer lessons I learn along the way.
If I can sell something, I will. If I find a tool that actually works, I’ll share an affiliate link. But I promise you this: I won’t recommend anything I haven’t personally stress-tested.
Join the Crew
If you are looking for a polished expert who has it all figured out, you are in the wrong place. But if you want to see what it really looks like to build an income stream from scratch—mistakes, technical failures, and eventually, that first dollar—then stick around.
I’m James. The journey starts now.
Follow the daily updates on TikTok here: @firstinternetdollar25